Exterior ideas for a chalet style house
Strongly considering purchasing a chalet style house - any thoughts on how the exterior of a property like this may be improved to look more modern?
Price per sq/f is very good but I struggle to "enjoy" the design visually on the outside. Does anyone have any experienced with a property like this?
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PROCasa Colori
7 years ago
Lauren
7 years agoI think the real key to updating these types of properties is through statement glazing and crisp exterior finishes - combining timber cladding, crisp sharp render and anthracite window frames all work so well.
I would then compliment this style with similarly contemporary exterior planting - perhaps raised black beds with greenery.
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PROResi Design Ltd.
7 years ago
PROArthur Road Landscapes
7 years ago
PRO50 Degrees North Architects
7 years agoWe currently have this chalet renovation on site. We've used vertical
timber cladding to add the sense of height and have enlarged the window openings creating some interesting shapes.
Lauren